Tender

OT Backup System

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Water Ltd is initiating a procurement process under the tag "tender" for an "OT Backup System". The procurement involves the provision, installation, and configuration of a backup solution in an OT air-gapped environment, along with ongoing support and maintenance. This process is categorized under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, which adopts an open competition method, is guided by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and operates under a below-threshold criterion. Interested parties should note that the tender began on 8th December 2025 and submissions are due by 12:00 on the 9th of January 2026. The contract location is Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in backup solutions and system maintenance in air-gapped environments. With an overall contract value of £200,000 and a quality-to-price award ratio of 60:40, there is potential for growth through long-term partnerships with Northern Ireland Water Ltd. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particular suitability given the lot details highlight SME-friendly conditions. The contract period extends from January 2026 to January 2031, with options for renewal, making this tender a favourable prospect for businesses seeking reliable, long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OT Backup System

Notice Description

The requirements are for the provision, installation and configuration of a back up solution in an OT air-gapped environment. Support and maintenance of the backup solution is also required and needs to be provided throughout the term of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080619-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT37 0UT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Rostulla
Westminster Constituency
East Antrim

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